A good start, but not very creative

The storyline provided for this case is not very intriguing. It does not draw students in like other cases I have read. However, the scenario in this case can be modified to be more compel... See More

The storyline provided for this case is not very intriguing. It does not draw students in like other cases I have read. However, the scenario in this case can be modified to be more compelling. The content is sound and requires students to apply the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve to diagnose what is wrong with Charles. This would be great for an introductory college biology course or an high school honors A&P course.

Case Study Maybe?

While a scenario is used to engage students in a unit of respiratory physiology is is not exactly a case study. The use of a MC ("because it is easy to grade") format informs students that t... See More

While a scenario is used to engage students in a unit of respiratory physiology is is not exactly a case study. The use of a MC ("because it is easy to grade") format informs students that they are looking for the right answer rather than engaging in inquiry. I like the scenario and would prefer an adaptation what had students in a large lecture submit hypotheses on index cards with selected ideas discussed and interwoven in the lecture.